I think you need to seriously ask yourself why you're moving the start of the front walkway over to the corner. If the only reason is you think the curved walkway looks nice I don't think it's a good idea. The walkway the way you drew it creates two paths from your driveway even though the one is also accessible from the sidewalk. Ask yourself who would use each walkway and when? You may be currently cutting through that part of the yard when you park in the driveway as a shortcut but once you install the back path you'll have a more direct access from the driveway. Occupants that live in the home will park in the drive and use the driveway stairs. Visitors, mailman, delivery people will use the front walkway. These people will generally be parking on the street in front of your house and then have to walk down to that corner and then back up to the front door. Even though the actual walkway is extending only a few extra feet because of the curve the amount extra traveled is greater because of the location. It also puts the entrance in a not so obvious place. Like I said there are some legitimate reasons for putting the walkway like your propose. If you want a large grassy area for kids to play in the front yard or for a more private view/setting that works out. You can also put some low hedges in the front to enhance that privacy. Or if you normally have two cars parked in the drive way it makes it a little easier for the person parked in the back to get to the front door. I would have liked the stairs to be facing the sidewalk as shown below. I also like to be able to see when someone is approaching the front door. If your living room is on the left of the door with the double windows and you want a curved walk I would consider putting the stairs on the left hand side instead of the right. That's more work, more money but it has a number of benefits. It provides wider access to your front door, you get to see who's coming, you get more room on the corner near the driveway and you can expose your landscape to the public more, you have more flexibility to position the birch, etc. photo upload

I think 8x10 rug will work.

Saxa I don’t think those water fountains goes with our rustic/farm theme. I think they are to contemporary for my taste. Also my three cats would have a field day with them. They love playing in water. Thank you for your suggestion! Much appreciated Daisy and Val as stated in my OP we are going to lower the tv. It is too high as it is. The plan is to remove the mantle and lower it about 5” and then lower the tv. Everyone in our house is in agreement that putting it on the side of the fireplace would be ackward for anyone sitting on the couch in front of the windows. And yes the cable will be put inside the fireplace. We specifically added a wall plug behind the stone. We just haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m still looking for that perfect rug!

I actually like that better (with a rug!) Blocking a doorway is never a good idea. adding a few chairs like that is also nice try a larger artwork piece over back of sofa (hung 4-6" from the sofa!) like this something like this. and maybe a new fan. Then take your 4 pieces and group them in a square on that other wall. make sure to hang them at the right height side table, little lamp a neutral jute rug to anchor everything world market has this one maybe one of their chairs?